The Lion Report

From Left: Mrs. Angel Richmond, Mrs. Mitzi Blackstone, Ms. Shimirrah Rembert and Mr. Jonathan Reeves. Thank you to our LSHS Professional School Counselors for all they do! 😍😍

Congratulations to the following STEM students:

• Sawyer Carr $3,400
• Alan Palma $3,400
• Taylor "Kingston" Vastine $9,000 (second year winner!!!)

They participated in Cyberstart America from October to January where they explored and solved unique security challenges as cybersecurity agents investigating criminal gangs.

This scholarship provides them with CS/Cybersecurity professional certification material and credential testing. Great job!! We are very proud of your accomplishments!

National Signing Day has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for a collegiate sport with a school that is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. On Wednesday, February 7th, the following Lithia Lion high school seniors signed their letters of intent with their immediate families as well as their LSHS family by their side. We are so excited for you all and congratulations!! We know you will be great and make us all proud!

Cadet GySgt Ariana Vargas received her letter of acceptance to the University of North Georgia Corps of Cadets. We are extremely ecstatic for our Lithia Lion! We know you will do great things and make us all proud. Congratulations Cadet!!

Thank you to our MCJROTC instructors, CWO5 Paul Robinson and Sgt. Kenneth Jones for all they do everyday for our ROTC program.

Students, are you looking for a job with great weekly pay, benefits, fun and excitement? We are happy to announce Six Flags Representatives will be on our campus on February 16th during each lunch period to recruit talented individuals like you. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team and work in a fun and exciting environment, this could be the perfect fit for you! Do not miss the chance to explore a job that offers both financial reward and an incredible experience. Mark your calendars for February 16th, 11:35-1:30 and come prepared to learn more about the amazing opportunities that may be awaiting you at Six Flags! Students, remember, your first impression could be your last impression, so dress casually or dress to impress!

February is here! This month is super cool because we get to celebrate Valentine's Day, Black History, Groundhog Day, and President's Day. But guess what? February is also known as "I Love to Read" month. Can you believe it? An entire month dedicated to showing how much we love reading! To make it even more awesome, our media center is doing something special. They are shining a spotlight on a renowned author and an entire week dedicated for students to freely choose any book they adore. How cool is that? Let's make the most of this amazing month and dive into some awesome books!

Jason Reynolds was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Oxon Hill, Maryland. He wasn’t into reading or writing as a boy, but that changed when he discovered his love for the lyrics and flow of Hip Hop. “It was through rap music and the discovery of rap lyrics that I found my path and my way into the world of poetry,” he said in the Kennedy Center interview. “And that poetry evolved over the course of ten, fifteen years into a way for me to tell my own stories. Reynolds is now an award-winning, internationally-celebrated author of young adult books. Titles include When I Was the Greatest, Ghost, The Boy in the Black Suit, and As Brave as You. He has also written the Marvel Comics novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man and co-authored All American Boys with Brendan Kiely.

Make sure you are a part of the excitement on the first day of school, August 1, 2024, by ordering your exclusive Senior Jersey! This is your chance to show your Senior Pride and be fully prepared to participate in the surprise events (events with an "s" 😁) planned for YOU, the Class of 2025, on the first day of school!

Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off your Senior Year in style. Order your Senior Jersey now and be a part of the unforgettable memories that await you! The deadline will be March 8, 2024. The cost is $60. The Senior Sponsors are going all out for YOU, Class of 2025...THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Order your jerseys, and be a part of LSHS history! I promise you it will be a day to remember! Order your jerseys now and be sure to wear it on August 1,2024, the first day of your SENIOR YEAR!!

Photo Opps, Fun & Breakfast will be provided. More details to come as time gets closer!!

Do you love to dance? Are you ready to make the full commitment and showcase your talent and passion for movement? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic dancers to join The Prancing Lionettes for the upcoming school year!

You will have to perform at all home and away football and basketball games in order to join our team. Are you ready to make the full commitment? Then come out to audition and let your passion for dance take center stage!

Looking for a group to join where you can have fun and make music? The Mad Lions Drumline is looking for members to join. No prior experience needed! See Mr. JeanBrice in C108 for more details.

Mrs. Anna Swango's Business Law class had the privilege of learning from the experts as the following professionals addressed the class:

Lauren Wallace - Deputy Chief Assistant

Evica Ray - SVU Investigator

Roland Turner - Trial Line Attorney

Rebecca Houston - Paralegal

Kaci Davis - Child Victim Advocate

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELLPING OUR STUDENTS MAKE REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS

Our 2023-2024 Tennis team is gearing up for their first Region match starting February 27 against Chapel Hill Panthers.

Their projections for this season is to win Region and make an appearance in the State Tennis Tournament.

Upcoming Match: LSHS Vs McEachern (Non-Region) 2/12 away at 4:00pm.

Top Pic from Left: Ari Holton, Karimah Frierson, Kaylen Ermerson, Shalam Oyenekan, Le’Ashia Miller, Laila Bryd, Rayven Parker, Alexander Bragg, Randy Parker, Kamari Frazier, Mekhi Clarke, Kester Kwazema

Manager: Rashiya Minnex

Coach: Kendra Pleasants

April-Ayomide (12) 1st place winner advancing to the state competition

Emily Anom (11)

Afia Adade (11) 2nd place winner

Oluwafemi Balogun (11) first place winner and will be competing at the state level.

Taylor "Kingston" Vastine - Computer Science (11)

Destiny Francis - Art (11)

Citlalli Uriostegui - History (11)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta had an induction ceremony on Wednesday, Febraury 8, 2024.

The National Honor Society has selected 10 students for their outstanding achievements in Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. Congratulations to all the inductees listed below for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Kelechukwu Ohia

Uwen MacBeth

Nneka Onwumelu

Ashley McLaughlin

Ashleigh Jackson

Savannah Brooks

Oluwafeni Balogun

Keiri Hernandez

Grace Jacob

Isatu Koroma

The requirements for admission into this elite organization include current enrollment in an advanced mathematics course such as Algebra II or Accelerated Precalculus, Precalculus, AP Statistics, and or AP Calculus AB/BC, with no grade less than a B for any high school mathematical course. In addition, students must have passed at least one End of Course Test, have a satisfactory disciplinary record, and be confirmed by select mathematics department members.

Alexander Bragg

Gabriel Couso

Riley Defreese

Ariya Kymani Edmonson

Kaylen Emerson

Jacob Gordon

Jorge Guzman Esteva

Marshawn Judge

Isatu Komora

Nneka Onwumelu

Shalam Oyenekan

Camryn Pierre

Angel Saldana

Robert Wilson

AP Exam Exemption Forms are due to Ms. LaShawna Bryant in room A207 by Friday, February 16th for the spring semester.

Dear Parents:

As a school we want to get better at improving our school culture and get a pulse on the issues that matter to you. We've signed up for a service that will send you regular, short, anonymous surveys making it quick and easy to get your voice heard. The first survey was sent out on August 17th, and has been sent to your email every four weeks. Please complete the surveys monthly. Your feedback matters.

The Douglas County School System is taking a proactive approach to keeping schools and students safe. Students can now use Speak Up for Safety to report any suspicious behavior or activity in their schools anonymously, using text, email, or phone call.

“We wanted to provide our students with a way to provide discreet information when they encountered a situation where they felt either their safety or the safety of another person would be threatened,” explained Douglas County School System Chief of Police, Tracey Whaley. The simplicity of sending a text or email is one benefit of the program along with the anonymity, Whaley added.

The confidential digital tip line can be used for reporting bullying, threats of suicide, self-harm, drug or alcohol abuse, school violence, and other student safety threats. Once the call is placed, a trained 24/7 safety team member immediately evaluates all submitted communication and alerts district level emergency contacts as needed.

To report a concern, students are asked to email speakup@dcssga.org or call/text 770-525-5419.

To access your student's progress report, report cards, attendance, and grades, click the "Infinite Campus Parent Portal Set Up" link above for directions on registering for a Parent Portal account. All progress reports and reports cards will only be accessible via the Parent Portal. Paper copies will not be sent home.

If you need assistance with Parent Portal, contact the Douglas County Help Desk at parent@dcssga.org or (770) 651-2330.

Click link below for Instrucciones del Portal Para Padres de Infinite Campus (Espanol)

February 3: Basketball LSHS vs. Chapel Hill 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS

February 6: Basketball LSHS vs. Mays 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS

February 19-23: Winter Break, NO SCHOOL

March 11: Teacher's Workday, NO SCHOOL

March 20: Progress Reports for high school viewable in Infinite Campus

April 1-5: Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

All Google Classrooms from the counselors have been set up and you should have received an invite via your school email. If you did not receive the invite via email, no worries, just join using the codes below:

Class of 2024 (Seniors) 4xxs63j

Class of 2025 (Juniors) 34aqeb2

Class of 2026 (Sophomores) tjstxjs

Class of 2027 (Freshmen) wesfy4p

Pertinent information pertaining to your grade level will be placed in these classrooms from the counselors. Special events such as field trips, college fairs, scholarships and community service opportunities will also be placed in the Google Classrooms. You don't want to miss anything so join today!

News from the Counseling Dept!

Are you wondering who your school counselor will be? Well wonder no more! Below is a breakdown by alphabet that will help you in identifying your school counselor:

Lead Counselor: Mitzi Blackstone; mitzi.blackstone@dcssga.org; 770-651-6807

• Off-Campus Programs
• 12th ACTIVITIES

Last Names A, D-J: Shimirrah Rembert; shimirrah.rembert@dcssga.org; 770-651-6774

Last Names B, K-Q: Jonathan Reeves; jonathan.reeves@dcssga.org; 770-651-6862

Last Names C, R-Z: Angel Richmond; angel.richmond@dcssga.org; 770-651-6714

If you need to meet with your counselor, please make an appointment with him or her directly by scanning a QR code that will be posted throughout the school building.

DCSS has a clear bag policy at all sporting events. The policy is similar to policies in place at college and professional stadiums and coliseums.

"The clear bag policy will help us keep dangerous or illegal items, including weapons, out of our venues," said Superintendent Trent North. "By allowing only clear bags, we can monitor what's coming into our stadiums and gyms and keep everyone safer with only minor inconvenience to those in attendance."

The following types of bags will be permitted inside DCSS sporting events:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
• Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5"x6.5"

No outside food or drink will be permitted. Bottled water will be acceptable under special circumstances. Thank you in advance for adhering to this policy.

Available to parents of students who are enrolled in the Douglas County School System

• View the real-time location of your child’s bus

• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer

• Receive push notifications or email alerts

• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time

How to Get Started

1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com

2. Click the sign-up button

3. Enter school code 79003 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”

4. Complete the “User Profile” box

5. Under “My Student” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name & student ID#

6. Once you confirm your information, you are ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!

Email questions, concerns or comments to: herecomesthebus@dcssga.org

See Ms. Bobbie Johnson in the main office.

Bring your driver's license and a copy of your insurance and registration.

Cost is $50 payable online (RevTrak) or by check or money order.

Parents, if your child drives to school, then they must have a parking pass.

Click here for the Student Parking Application and Vehicle Registration Form.

Use our attendance zone maps or web address search tool to know which DCSS school your student will attend. Both tools show which school or schools your address is zoned for in this school year.

We strive to make the registration process as easy as possible for all families in Douglas County. No matter if your student is new to the Douglas County School System of if they have attended a DCSS school before, you can use this site to find information about enrolling your student into one of our schools.

Did you know there are 22 technical colleges in the state of Georgia? The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) offers technical education, custom business and industry training, and adult education programs. Chattahoochee Technical College is the largest technical college in Georgia with an enrollment that exceeded 14,000 students in the past academic year.

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